£79m proposal for regeneration granted planning permission
The £79m proposal for the regeneration of 20-36 High Street in Manchester has gained a resolution to grant detailed planning permission by Manchester City Council’s planning committee
CEG submitted the planning application which is set to transform this gateway site between the High Street and Northern Quarter.
David Hodgson, head of strategic development at CEG, said: “This is an extremely challenging regeneration project on a constrained brownfield site.
“We look forward to continuing to work with the City Council to bring forward an exciting new development at High Street. Today’s planning committee process is just the first step in the journey to deliver much-needed regeneration of this key site,” added Hodgson.
Alex Whitbread, Partner at FCBStudios, added: “The scheme for High Street Manchester is a bold piece of architecture that draws inspiration from the art deco architecture and economic aspirations of central Manchester.
“It will revitalise this area of the city centre with street level retail and cafés, a new link through to the vibrant Northern Quarter, an improved market and place a strong silhouette on the skyline. Our scheme sets the tone for the next phase of development on High Street – sustainable, social and connected.”
